Supplier FSQA Manager

B&G Foods Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 102,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Telemedicine

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Job summary

B&G Foods Inc. is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead supplier quality and food safety programs across ingredients in the spices, seasonings, seed, herb, and flavor/additives supply base.

You will drive risk reduction, supplier audits, and performance management across the supply chain. The role requires deep supplier quality management expertise in the food manufacturing sector, with strong knowledge of supplier approval processes, audits, CAPAs, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific/technical discipline required.
• Minimum 7 years of food manufacturing experience with 5 years in supplier quality, food safety or supply chain.
• Demonstrated experience auditing food manufacturing facilities.
• Experience managing supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement programs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%.
• Experience in the spices, seasoning, herb, flavor, botanical, or agricultural ingredient industries preferred.
• Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• PCQI certification preferred.
• Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks preferred.
• Knowledge of food fraud, food defense, and ingredient authenticity programs.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and co-manufacturers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier approval, qualification, and requalification programs for ingredients including spices, seasonings, herbs, dehydrated ingredients, and flavor systems.
• Evaluate supplier food safety systems, quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and operational capabilities.
• Perform risk-based supplier assessments and establish supplier risk ratings.
• Review supplier documentation and support onboarding of new suppliers and ingredients in TraceGains.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments at domestic and international facilities.
• Issue audit reports and drive CAPAs and monitor corrective action effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and KPIs.
• Partner with Procurement to address supplier performance concerns and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers on risk reduction strategies for spice and seasoning chains.
• Provide supplier quality expertise for investigations, recalls, withdrawals, and supplier-related incidents.

Skills

Auditing experience

Supplier quality

Regulatory knowledge

Travel 50%

Food industry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/related

Tools

TraceGains

Job description

Ready to be part of something special! Join our Family! B&G Foods is seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Manager to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of supplier quality and food safety programs across our ingredients within the spice, seasoning, seed, herb and flavor/additives supply base. This position is responsible for ensuring suppliers meet B&G Foods' quality, food safety, regulatory, and customer requirements while driving risk reduction and continuous improvement throughout the supply chain. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in supplier quality management within the food manufacturing industry, with significant experience in the spices, seasonings, herbs, dehydrated ingredients, and flavor systems. This role requires strong technical knowledge of supplier approval and monitoring programs, food safety auditing, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and supplier performance management.

Responsibilities

Supplier Qualification & Approval

• Lead the supplier approval, qualification, and requalification programs for ingredients including: spices, seasonings, herbs, dehydrated ingredients, and flavor systems.
• Evaluate supplier food safety systems, quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and operational capabilities.
• Perform risk-based supplier assessments and establish supplier risk ratings.
• Review supplier documentation and support onboarding of new suppliers and ingredients in TraceGains.

Supplier Auditing

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments at domestic and international manufacturing facilities.
• Issue audit reports and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor supplier corrective action effectiveness and closure.
• Partner with Procurement to address supplier performance concerns and risk mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers on risk reduction strategies specific to spice and seasoning ingredient supply chains.

Supplier Performance Management

• Develop and maintain supplier scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze supplier performance trends related to:
  • Audit results, Complaints, Non-conformances, CaPA effectiveness
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives with strategic suppliers.
• Lead supplier business reviews with cross-functional teams.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Commercial teams to ensure supplier compliance and business continuity.
• Support project and product commercialization activities within the Spice/Seasonings Business Unit.
• Provide supplier quality expertise for investigations, recalls, withdrawals, and supplier-related incidents.
• Participate in crisis management and supply chain risk mitigation efforts.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Maintain supplier quality procedures, policies, and standards.

Experience, Skills, Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Engineering, Agricultural Sciences, or related scientific/technical discipline required.
• Minimum 7 years of food manufacturing experience with 5 years' experience in supplier quality, food safety and/or supply chain, required.
• Demonstrated experience auditing food manufacturing facilities required.
• Experience managing supplier corrective actions and continuous improvement programs required.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%, a must.
• Experience in the spice, seasoning, herb, flavor, botanical, or agricultural ingredient industries, highly preferred.
• Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• PCQI certification preferred.
• Experience with global sourcing and international supplier networks, preferred.
• Knowledge of food fraud, food defense, and ingredient authenticity programs.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and co-manufacturers, ideal.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $101,897-$135,863. Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.

• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance programs
• Telemedicine
• Work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid parental leave

Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.